Trade Compliance Specialist Sr

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Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries:
Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

This position is Career Level 20P
, and is located in Reston, VA with a Role Classification of Hybrid.

The role requires team-oriented skills and extensive and constant collaboration with respective NAR leadership and colleagues, other business units within NAR as well as VWGoA, VWAG, and other foreign corporate entities logistics and customs departments. The role also actively promotes the company’s vision of integrity and compliance and leads their respective team with these company principles. Ensure compliance with import and export regulations concerning: classification, valuation, quantity, origin declaration, Free Trade Agreement eligibility, ongoing process maintenance, duty reclamation, training and other areas as identified by the business.

Compliance – 40%

• Track performance of Customs service providers, compliance programs and savings opportunities for monthly reporting
• Provide support to Supply Chain to ensure least cost duty minimizing alternatives to global sourcing decisions
• Develop and manage internal control programs for import and export compliance
• Research and provide technical assistance in interpretation of laws/regulations, product description, harmonized tariff codes, country of origin and for the resolution of all import/export compliance issues for the region/country.
• Positively represents VW to government agencies as required.
• Provide detailed, accurate analysis and reporting to management as requested
• Work in collaboration with Purchasing and Suppliers to verify country of origin status for Free Trade Agreement purposes.
• USMCA Reconciliation Analysis and Filing
• Value Reconciliation Analysis and Filing
• Oversee and manage FTA process, including solicitations, qualification calculations, communication with various business units, etc.
• Fixed Asset Assist Analysis and data entry
• Maintain and audit special programs (C-TPAT, PCMS, Reconciliation, etc.)
• Continuously develops and maintains extensive knowledge of multimodal/global freight forwarding and customs clearance requirements.
• Remains in daily and constant contact with VWGoA Customs department and maintains corporate import and export database in collaboration with the Customs department
• Understands and maintains knowledge of US and various foreign customs regulations, import and export limits, and requirements
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Operational Supervision and Support – 40%

• Operational supervision and oversight of Customs Specialists in various key areas related, but not limited, to:
  • Free Trade Agreement process and solicitations
  • Free Trade Agreement qualification process and calculation
  • C-TPAT
  • Value Reconciliation
  • USMCA Reconciliation
  • Department of Labor Bureau Price Index Data
• Ad hoc technical and conceptual guidance/support related, but not limited to:
  • Foreign Trade Zone Operations
  • Import/Export Compliance
  • Post Entry
  • Special Programs
  • Duty reclamation and impact
• Key backup to Customs Manager and Dir Customs and Trade Compliance. Decision making authority related to customs operational and compliance matters
• Global Trade Management System software lead vendor liaison
• Work with software vendor to ensure system accuracy and stability. Facilitate and lead business meetings as needed in support of…